Updated daily, the Buy section is a deep directory of stuff we love. From this collection we organize Gift Guides for the holiday season and special occasions all year long.
Potli’s hemp-infused cold-pressed olive oil is genuine EVOO—made when olives are crushed using force, instead of chemicals, heat or other techniques. This oil boasts a naturally peppery taste and the cannabidiol adds to its existing herbaceous and floral flavor. In each 250ml bottle, there’s 250mg hemp-derived, non-psychoactive CBD; more dosage information can be found online. With each purchase, Potli donates product of equal or greater value to Food Runners, an organization dedicated to alleviating food insecurity and reducing waste in San Francisco.
Clean skincare brand Ghost Democracy’s pillars include accessibility, transparency and a commitment to the highest concentration of premium active ingredients. Their lightweight, moisture-boosting Floodgate Hyaluronic Acid Serum embodies this; it’s silicone- and fragrance-free, contains no sulfates, drying alcohols, phthalates, parabens or other irritants. Instead, skin draw hydration from linden flower extract, white tea leaf extract, niacinamide (B3) and hyaluronic acid. It’s gentle enough for daily use.
There’s nothing quite as special as a hand-written note sent through snail mail and, with the USPS currently under threat, there’s no better time to buy stamps. There are 78 designs to choose from online, and our pick—priority mail postal stamps—features an illustration of Big Bend’s Rio Grande by Dan Cosgrove. These four stamps, each valued at $7.75, allow for more than the passing along of a note, but perhaps even a gift to a loved one. You can also write to your representatives, or text “USPS” to Resistbot (50409) to easily pass on a message of support for the post office to congress.
Made in the US by family-owned Nordic Ware, and exclusive to Williams Sonoma, this charming cast aluminum cake pan (with a golden finish) yields honeycomb-shaped sweets with sharable, pull-apart sections. Its premium nonstick interior makes release and clean-up easy, too.
Set in the 1980s in Ilesa, Nigeria, Ayobami Adebayo’s debut novel, Stay With Me, occurs in the midst of the country’s political tumult, but explores societal pressures, tradition, gender, family, sacrifice, and redemption. It traces the story of a marriage through the wife and the husband’s points of view. Adebayo’s prose captivates and her characters are fully realized, making for an affecting tale.
Crafted from a rugged canvas textile tough enough to withstand your pooch’s nails and gnawing, Velvet Hippo’s Hex cushion is durable but comfy—thanks to its recycled poly-fill stuffing. Designed in Brooklyn, its worn-in blue hue is the result of careful dyeing and stone-washing. Available in three sizes—small, medium and large—the cushion can accommodate pets of all sizes. And for those who don’t love blue as much as we do, there are several other colors to choose from.
Journalist Stephen Henderson’s account of his gastro-philanthropic efforts around the world—from Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi to soup kitchens in Israel, South Korea, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh and more) The 24-Hour Soup Kitchen: Soul-Stirring Lessons in Gastrophilanthropy—offers heartfelt tales of compassion and humanity. Henderson’s field reports, drawn from time he spent volunteering while on assignment around the globe, enlighten and inspire.
The unique process behind Title of Work’s 1″ Raw Edge Stripe / Bike Ride Necktie incorporates the photo-transfer of a 1920s cycling image onto imported cotton linen with silk overlay. Once again, the Lower East Side atelier brings meticulous crafting and premium materials to their out-of-the-ordinary accessories, all of which are individually made by hand in NYC. For the month of April, 20% of the proceeds from each sale at Title of Work will go to No Kid Hungry.
Limited to an edition of 30, Absolut Elyx’s latest copper drinking vessel comes in the form of a spritely rabbit. Washable by hand only, each lifelike animal varies slightly due to its handmade composition—though all hold 22 fluid ounces. It’s a vibrant, seasonal addition to the brand’s creative cup and barware offerings—and every copper rabbit sold will provide access to one week of safe water to someone in need through the brand’s partnership with Water for People.
Japanese brand Suicoke’s DAO-2 slippers (available in two colorways) feature an adjustable nylon and PVC-padded band with a toggle string for tightening to ensure a firm but comfortable fit. The industrial upper contrasts a rugged sole, which makes these ideal in-between shoes. Intended for all genders, these slides feature subtle gray and black with a pop of yellow and an overall utilitarian vibe.
Available in three flavors—original, salt and vinegar, and BBQ—Flock Foods’ gluten- and dairy-free chicken chips contain more protein than potato chips. Made from 100% premium chicken skins and sea salt (and fried in soybean oil), these simple but irresistible chips come in packs of eight single-serve bags.
HINDQUARTERS’ durable yet soft dog collar comes in a rich green hue and five sizes: small, small wide, medium, large, and XL. The dense cotton weave ensures defense against unfavorable weather, mud and dirt, while its marine-grade steel slot-and-lock buckle is corrosion-proof and can withstand machine washing. Hand-engraving on the accompanying tag is available at no additional cost. Price is in Pounds.
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning senior art critic for New York Magazine (and social media user extraordinaire), Jerry Saltz, How to Be an Artist dispenses practical wisdom, inspiration, humor and honesty to nourish the artist in all of us. For those already taken by Saltz’s passionate criticism and witty storytelling—as well as those looking to persevere in creative professions—the book will prove to be a beautiful resource.
A compilation record of songs recorded by legendary trumpeter and bandleader Miles Davis, at NYC’s Columbia Studios between 1970 and 1974, Get Up with It is a foray into jazz fusion, with elements of rock, soul, psych, funk, calypso and more woven throughout. At the time, many jazz purists were surprised by Davis’ oddball and adventurous choices, but the record has proven itself as a significant game-changer. Dedicated to the then-recently deceased Duke Ellington, the album features cameos from an impressive line-up of musicians including Herbie Hancock, Cedric Lawson, John McLaughlin, James Mtume and others.
By Kenny Gould, The Brewing Cloud deviates from the beer writer’s typical reportage (which he does for the magazine he founded, Hop Culture) in favor of fiction. Using an imaginary “floating city where everyone is involved in some aspect of the beer industry” as the foundation for stories like “The Rat Problem” and “Vampire Brewing,” Gould spins tales of love, luck and more. Gould’s pieces are brief, witty and celebrate the beloved beverage.
Highborn formulates all of their sublime small-batch products with the utmost care. Using ingredients sourced directly from organic farmers, the brand (founded and helmed by Lauren Gannes) is firmly rooted in nature, science and ritual. Their exquisite Salome Aromatic CBD Anointing Oil is made with essential oils derived from rose otto, holy basil, sweet orange, and sandalwood—along with 420mg of full-spectrum cannabidiol from certified organic and ethically farmed cannabis plants. The slightly herbaceous aroma balances upon rose’s delicate floral scent and holy basil’s spice. A reiki-charged quartz, intended to protect and promote positivity, sits inside.